Oscar's Den food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Oscar's Den holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Caxton Hall Harford Square, Lampeter, SA48 7DT
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Oscar's Den sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Oscar's Den | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Oscar's Den none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Oscar's Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Kelly Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 25 yards away | Exempt | |
| Conti's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Gwarffynnon Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
| The Ivy Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2009 |
| Adrian Thomas Pharmacy Retailers - other | 78 yards away | Exempt | |
| Marco the takeaway.com Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Mark lane bakery and cafe Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Oscar's Den
What is Oscar's Den's food hygiene rating?
Oscar's Den has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Oscar's Den safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oscar's Den last inspected?
Oscar's Den was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oscar's Den?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oscar's Den compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Oscar's Den holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Oscar's Den and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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